Inference
What can we infer?
She placed her keys on the counter and sank onto the couch without turning on the lights.
She is tired, overwhelmed, or stressed.
"She made a brief announcement before class."
What does brief mean?
Short
What is the author's purpose if the passage explains how solar panels work?
To inform
Which detail best supports the idea that a character is hardworking?
A. He sleeps late
B. He completes his chores early
C. He avoids responsibility
D. He forgets his homework
He completes his chores early
A narrative in which the narrator tells the story from his/her own point of view and refers to him/herself as "I."
first person point of view
What can we infer?
A student whispers, "We shouldn't be here," even though the building is open.
They are trespassing.
"He gave a reluctant nod to her idea that he did not actually agree with."
What does reluctant mean in this context?
unwilling or hesitant
Considering the paragraph uses lively, enthusiastic and energetic language to describe a school pep rally, what specific tone is the author employing?
A. Positive
B. Excited
C. Angry
D. Critical
B. Excited
What is the best summary?
A. Includes only the main ideas
B. Includes every detail
C. Focuses on opinions
D. Retells every example
Includes only the main ideas.
When we hear the term "reality" applied to a show, we might expect that the events on the show occurred naturally and were not scripted. This is not always the case. Many reality shows occur in unreal environments, like rented mansions occupied by film crews. Such living environments do not reflect what most people understand to be "reality." Worse, there have been accusations that events not captured on film were later re-created by producers. Worse still, some involved in the production of "reality" television claim that the participants were urged to act out story lines that were planned out by producers. With such accusations floating around, it's no wonder many people take reality TV to be about as real as the sitcom.
What is the main idea?
"Reality" TV shows do not actually show real-life events or environments.
In a story, a boy hides his report card in his backpack and avoids eye contact with his father at dinner. What can we infer happened?
How do we know this?
He received a bad grade and is worried about his dad's reaction.
We know this by his actions. He hides his report card, and avoids eye contact.
The scientist reached a tentative conclusion after his first round of experiments.
What does tentative mean?
uncertain, subject to change
A travel article uses vivid sensory details to describe the smell of street food and the sound of music in the plazas. What is the author’s purpose for using this language?
A. To confuse the reader and make them question the validity of the travel article.
B. To present a balanced view of both the good and bad aspects of the area.
C.To put the reader in the moment and make them want to travel there.
D. To add humor and lighten the serious tone of the travel article.
C. To put the reader in the moment and make them want to travel there.
Which sentence best supports the idea that the town recovered after the storm?
A. “Residents still remember the storm.”
B. “Several shops reopened within months.”
C. “The sky turned gray.”
D. “The town has old buildings.”
B. Several shops reopened in months.
Sarah organized her books into categories. One of her bookshelves has only history books, the second shelf has only biographies, and the third shelf has only fiction. Based on the information above, which of the following statements is a valid conclusion? Select all that apply.
1. Sarah's biggest books are on the bottom shelf
2. Sarah does not keep her history and biography books on the same shelf
3. Sarah never reads mysteries
4. Sarah is always organized
5. Sarah prefers history books over biography and fiction
2. Sarah does not keep her history and biography books on the same shelf
4. Sarah is always organized
A narrator says, "The air smelled like smoke, but the kitchen was spotless, and no one seemed alarmed."
What could have been happening?
There is a bonfire outside.
"The artist's explanation was so opaque that nobody understood her point."
Select the words that are synonyms for the word opaque in the sentence.
A. Clear
B. Confusing
C. Unclear
D. Transformative
E. Obscure
B. Confusing
C. Unclear
E. Obscure
The constant shuffling of papers, the unanswered emails piling up, and the never-ending to-do list made the project feel…frustrating, disorganized, and overwhelmingly complex."
What tone is the author conveying?
The author is using a negative, critical, annoyed tone
Which is the BEST summary of a passage describing how a student overcame stage fright and became a confident performer?
A. She had stage fright and hated talking in front of people.
B. Practice with her friends, family, and by herself helped her grow into a confident public speaker.
C. The stage lights were bright and freaked her out, but she got over it eventually.
D. Public speaking is scary for her.
B. Practice with her friends, family, and by herself helped her grow into a confident public speaker.
“I don’t want to clean my room” said Matt. He argued with his parents but his mother told him that he could not go to his friends house until his room is clean. Matt grudgingly went up to his room and began to clean. What does the word grudgingly mean?
Angrily, resentfully
What can we infer about the woman?
A woman repeatedly checks her watch during a conversation. She responds politely but keeps backing toward the door.
She is eager to leave, uncomfortable, or in a hurry.
"Despite the chaos, her voice remained resolute, steadying the group."
What does resolute mean?
determined, strong
An author describes a town meeting using a neutral, factual tone, but then shifts to emotional language when discussing how the new law will affect families.
Why might the author make this tone shift?
A. To emphasize the personal impact of the issue and make an emotional impact on the readers.
B. To present a balanced view by acknowledging both sides of the argument.
C. To confuse the readers and make them question the validity of the law.
D. To add humor and lighten the serious tone of the town meeting.
A. to emphasize the personal impact of the issue and make an emotional impact on the readers
A passage explains how a student leader helped improve school recycling efforts. Which detail best supports the central idea that her leadership created meaningful change?
A. “She had been interested in environmental issues since sixth grade.”
B. “She designed a simple chart showing what items could be recycled.”
C. “Her initiative increased recycling participation by 40% in two months.”
D. “The school uses blue and green bins in every classroom.”
Her initiative increased recycling participation by 40% in two months.
Which sentence suggest that "rock art" remains a mystery to people?
A. In 1984 explorers found important rock art in France.
B. Some are made of designs that people carved into rocks long ago.
C. The artist used shading in some paintings to make them look more like real life.
D. They come up with many ideas about reasons, but they cannot explain for sure. The reasons are hidden.
D. They come up with many ideas about reasons, but they cannot explain for sure. The reasons are hidden.